The challenge was accepted during the sponsor’s reception at the Turning Stone Resort Casino’s Atunyote Golf Club.

"Once again, this event has been a truly impressive display of how passion and collaboration can help the Foundation educate the public and raise funds to combat the obesity and type 2 diabetes epidemics facing Indian Country," Begay told Syracuse.com. "My sincerest gratitude goes out to all the talented athletes, the golf fans of Central New York, and our friends and partners - the Oneida Indian Nation."